About New Zealand Couriers

We are New Zealand’s leading courier company, entrusted with helping Kiwis with their deliveries for over 50 years. We are the largest subsidiary of the Freightways Group, we employee over 1,200 employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on our passionate team, innovative systems, and friendly, results-focused service, which have enabled us to drive ahead the competition since 1964.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate National Business Development Manager to join our National Sales team. Reporting to the National Sales Manager – Business Development, you are an experienced sales hunter who will be focussed on winning new business, lead tracking and follow up and providing solutions for our future customers’ courier needs. You are highly driven to deliver for customers and are a team player.

This role is based in our Head Office in Penrose, working standard business hours, Monday to Friday.

Being able to deliver is our culture and to fit in you'll need to demonstrate the following:

• You’ll bring your energy and natural relationship skills to this role, to ensure that you build relationships and your network fast to secure new business.
• Your customer-centric and solutions-focused attitude to your customers and the business will ensure your success in this fast-paced role.
• An eagerness to continuously learn and see projects through to the end.
• Your ability to build rapport and relationships will be your strength.
• Effective communication skills, with the proven ability to build rapport quickly both internally and externally.
• Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of clients.

A strong personal and work ethic is essential, and you’ll operate according to the importance of giving your word to your customers and making them and their needs your priority. Additionally, you are a self-motivated individual, who is willing to provide mentorship and leadership to business representatives.

What's on offer

• Career development opportunities as part of the Freightways group.
• A highly attractive commission structure that rewards success.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment within a well-known company.
• Free on-site parking + nearby motorway access.
• Become part of an extremely high achieving, tight-knit team.

Apply

If you are ready to progress your career within the Freightways group of companies, surrounded by an experienced and dedicated team, then please apply online with your CV and cover letter - we would love to hear from you!

Applications close Monday 13 January 2025.

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and undertake pre-employment screening including a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history check.